Fiction
The characters, setting, and problem are all part of the ____________ action of the story.
Rising Action
Her hair shines like the sun is an example of a _____.
simile
True or False: You should complete the FAST as fast as possible. That's why it's called the FAST.
False: it is more important to do your best than be the first one finished.
A group of lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph.
Stanza
This text structure tells about a problem and shows a solution or possible solutions.
Problem and solution
A lesson, or the message that author wants the reader to learn is called....
The Theme
Sally sees snakes near the sixth sandbox.
alliteration
True or False: You should click the first answer you see that seems correct.
False: Take your time and read each question and answer choice carefully before deciding on the best answer.
This type of poem does not have a definite rhyming pattern or beat.
Free Verse
This text structure describes something and uses words like: one example, characteristics are, for instance, for example, etc...
Description
A character's point of view can also be called the character's ____________________.
perspective
A book is a window into the world.
metaphor
When completing Reading FAST test you must prove your answers by re reading the text to find text evidence to support your thinking.
True: This will help you get the correct answer.
What is the purpose of a poet using repetition (repeating words) in a poem?
To emphasize importance.
(To show something is important).
This passage would show how two or more things are alike and different. You may see words like alike, similar, same, different, but, and however.
Compare and Contrast
This is the way things end up in the story - the ending, or how the problem is solved.
Resolution
It's going to take me 100 years to finish these chores!
hyperbole
What should you do when you get to the last question in a text set?
This type of poem has 5 lines, an a a b b a rhyming pattern, and is usually silly.
What is a limerick?
The author would tell what happened and why it happened. Key words may include because, cause, as a result, then, and so.
Cause and Effect
What is the most important and exciting part of a story called?
The climax!
The stars danced together in the sky.
personification
How should you use the highlighter tool?
To highlight important ideas, the answers to questions, or important words in a question.
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
A simile is a comparison that uses "like" or "as" and a metaphor is a comparison that doesn't.
Shows events or steps/procedures in time order.
Chronology (Sequence of Events)